经皮肾输尿管镜下气压弹道碎石术治疗儿童肾结石

目的探讨经皮肾输尿管镜下气压弹道碎石术治疗儿童肾结石的疗效与安全性。方法肾结石患儿15例,均为14岁以下,其中单侧8例,双侧7例,共22个肾脏。全部病例使用全身麻醉下经皮肾输尿管镜下气压弹道碎石术治疗。术后行X线摄片观察疗效,术后48h查血红蛋白。所有病例均行代谢评估,术后使用枸橼酸钾预防结石复发。术后随访2～3年。结果20个肾脏（91％）的结石完全清除。2个有残石的肾脏经体外冲击波碎石术治疗,结石完全清除。14例患儿术后有轻、中度发热（〈39℃,〈2d）,1例术后高热（〉39℃,〉2d）。患儿术后血红蛋白较术前平均下降10．0g／L。无输血病例。平均住院5．2d。全部病例术后半年行静脉肾盂造影检查,肾功能均平稳或有改善。无远期并发症。结论对儿童肾结石行经皮肾输尿管镜下气压弹道碎石术安全、有效。     

Critical prospective appraisal of renal morphology and function in children undergoing shockwave lithotripsy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy

PURPOSE: To assess the effect of shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) on renal morphology and function in children undergoing therapy for upper-tract urolithiasis. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fourteen patients less than 13 years of age with renal or upper-ureteral calculi who were found suitable for primary SWL or PCNL were evaluated for alteration of renal morphology and function after treatment. Of the 18 renal units treated, SWL and PCNL were performed in 9 units each. The average stone size was 880.2 mm2 (range 110-3800 mm2; median 660 mm2). All children underwent ultrasonic estimation of renal length and parenchymal thickness, 99m technetium dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) and 99m Tc-ethylene dicystine (EDC) scintigraphy, and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation prior to intervention and at 3 and 6 months of follow-up. RESULTS: Extracorporeal lithotripsy achieved complete clearance in 8 renal units (88%), requiring an average of 6333 shockwaves and an average of 2.2 sessions per renal unit. The efficiency quotient was 42. Percutaneous surgery likewise achieved complete stone clearance in 88% of renal units, with three units requiring more than one tract. Mixed calcium oxalate monohydrate and dihydrate accounted for the majority of the stones. The mean preintervention GFR was 78.3 +/- 14.6 mL/min/1.73 m2 (median 82.5 mL/min/1.73 m2; range 54-98.6 mL/min/1.73 m2), whereas the mean GFR at 3 months was 78.95 +/- 14.4 mL/min/1.73 m2 (median 78.95 mL/min/1.73 m2; range 52-98 mL/min/1.73 m2). A marginal improvement of an average of 0.65 mL/min was noted. Split function EDC scans demonstrated improved drainage in five cases after intervention; the rest were unchanged. Preintervention DMSA scans revealed renal cortical scars in three children. None of the renal units had developed fresh scars at follow-up scans. None of the children developed new-onset hypertension, proteinuria, or alteration in renal size. CONCLUSION: In the present study, pediatric SWL and PCNL were not found to cause adverse renal morphologic or functional alteration. Stone clearance resulted in marginally improved function and better drainage.     

Safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of paediatric urolithiasis

INTRODUCTION

Paediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has revolutionised the treatment of paediatric nephrolithiasis. Paediatric PCNL has been performed using both adult and paediatric instruments. Stone clearance rates and complications vary according to the technique used and surgeon experience. We present our experience with PCNL using adult instruments and a 28Fr access tract for large renal calculi in children under 18 years.

METHODS

All patients undergoing PCNL at our institution between 2000 and 2009 were reviewed. Demographics, surgical details and post-operative follow-up information were obtained to identify stone clearance rates and complications.

RESULTS

PCNL was performed in 32 renal units in 31 patients (mean age: 10.8 years). The mean stone diameter was 19mm (range: 5–40mm). Twenty-six cases required single puncture and six required multiple tracts. Overall, 11 staghorn stones, 10 multiple calyceal stones and 11 single stones were treated. Twenty-seven patients (84%) were completely stone free following initial PCNL. Two cases had extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for residual fragments, giving an overall stone free rate of 91% following treatment. There was no significant bleeding or sepsis encountered either during the operation or in the post-operative setting. No patient required or received a blood transfusion.

CONCLUSIONS

Paediatric PCNL can be performed safely with minimal morbidity using adult instruments for large stone burden, enabling rapid and complete stone clearance.     

Safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the pediatric population

PURPOSE: We reviewed our experience with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in patients in the pediatric age group and compared its efficacy and safety over a 5-year period. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We studied retrospectively and prospectively 31 patients who were treated with PCNL for renal stones larger than 1.5 cm. Variables assessed were stone bulk, size, location, and type. Metabolic and anatomic factors were also assessed. PCNL punctures and number of tracts were recorded. Clearance with PCNL and ancillary procedures was recorded. RESULTS: There were 31 renal units. Mean age of the patients was 9.6 years (range 1.5-15 years). Fifteen (48.4%) patients had single calculi; eight (25.8%) patients had staghorn calculi. Lower-pole access was the preferred route of entry, and upper-pole access was used only when necessary. We used a 22F nephroscope for the procedure. We dilated the tract to 30F in the majority of patients, but limited dilation to 24F when appropriate. If needed, we used a ureteroscope. Complete clearance was achieved in 83.9% of patients after PCNL and in 90.32% of patients after dual therapy (PCNL + shockwave lithotripsy). Average hemoglobin drop was less than 1 g/dl. Factors responsible were the size of the tract (larger than 24F) and the number of tracts. Six patients were treated for an anatomic abnormality. A metabolic abnormality was diagnosed in three patients. CONCLUSION: PCNL is effective in children, with a clearance rate of 83% and, with dual therapy, more than 90%. We recommend that tract dilation be restricted to 24F or smaller whenever possible. Approximately 40% of patients had either an anatomic or metabolic abnormality.     

三种经皮肾穿刺取石术治疗上尿路结石对照分析

目的：比较李氏肾镜与标准经皮肾镜及微创经皮肾输尿管镜治疗上尿路结石的有效性与安全性,提高上尿路结石的治疗水平.方法：2005年1月～2009年1月,三种经皮肾穿刺取石术治疗上尿路结石132例,其中包括肾结石87例（包括肾脏单发及多发结石56例,鹿角型结石31例）,输尿管上段结石45例.标准经皮肾镜取石术34例,年龄34～78岁,平均57岁;结石大小2.3～5.8 cm,平均3.5 cm;鹿角型结石14例.微创经皮肾输尿管镜取石术52例,年龄31～77岁,平均51岁;结石大小2.1～5.0 cm,平均3.3 cm;鹿角型结石8例.经皮李氏肾镜取石术46例,年龄29～81岁,平均55岁;结石大小2.0～5.5 cm,平均3.0 cm;鹿角型结石9例.对三组患者手术时间、留置造瘘管时间、I期结石清除率及手术出血进行比较.结果：李氏肾镜治疗输尿管上端结石（L4）手术时间（56±5）min,治疗上尿路结石I期手术清除率为80.43%,出血量为（156±38）ml,输血率2.17%,与标准经皮肾镜及微创经皮肾输尿管镜比较,差异均有统计学意义（P＜0.05）.对李氏肾镜治疗6例肾盂单发结石患者实行＂无管化＂,均恢复较好,无一例发生出血、漏尿及感染.结论：李氏肾镜在微造瘘经皮肾手术中较标准肾镜和输尿管镜代肾镜具有操作更简化、手术效率更高、剩余结石更少、并发症减少等优点.     

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children before school age: experience of a Pakistani centre

OBJECTIVE: To review our experience of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in children before school age, and determine its efficacy and safety in this age group. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The records of children aged < or = 5 years undergoing PCNL were reviewed. Variables assessed included stone number, size, location and type. The PCNL puncture site and number were also recorded. We reviewed stone clearance with PCNL, ancillary procedures used, complication rates and follow-up status of the children. RESULTS: There were 30 renal units in 29 children (median age 3.8 years, range 1.4-5). Because of poor growth the mean (SD) body weight of the children was only 12.2 (2.8) kg, which is near the 50th percentile for children of mean age 3.5 years. The median (range) stone burden was 2.35 (1.3-6) cm; 60% of the patients had single stones while 28% had more than five. There were five staghorn stones. All PCNL was primary and with one puncture, using a 17 F angled nephroscope; stones were fragmented using a pneumatic lithoclast. After PCNL stones were completely cleared in 60% of the renal units, which increased to 100% after combining it with extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. The median (range) follow-up was 24.9 (4-51) months; the overall complication rate was 6%. In the long follow-up hypertension was not detected in any child and isotopic renograms in 17 kidneys detected no new scarring or loss of renal function. CONCLUSION: PCNL is a safe and effective for treating renal stones in very young children.     

Multi-tract percutaneous nephrolithotomy for large complete staghorn calculi

INTRODUCTION: The treatment of large complete staghorn calculi requires a sandwich combination of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) or sometimes open surgery. Many urologists hesitate to place more than 2-3 tracts during PCNL because of the belief that this may increase complications. We present data to support multi-tract PCNL for large (surface area >3,000 mm(2)) complete staghorn calculi. PATIENTS AND METHODS: From July 1998 to October 2003, 121 renal units (103 patients) with large complete staghorn renal calculi were treated with PCNL. All procedures were performed in the prone position after retrograde ureteral catheterization. Fluoroscopy-guided punctures were made by the urologist followed by track dilation to 34 french. When multiple tracts were anticipated all punctures were usually made at the outset and preplaced wires were put into the collecting system or down the ureter. Stones were fragmented and removed using a combination of pneumatic lithotripsy and suction. Postoperative stone clearance was documented on X-ray KUB. RESULTS: 121 renal units of 103 patients (15 women and 88 men, mean age 43 years) were treated. Six patients had associated bladder calculi that were treated simultaneously. The stone surface area was 3,089-6,012 (mean 4,800) mm(2). 10 patients (9.7%) had renal insufficiency with a mean (range) serum creatinine of 3.0 (1.5-5.5) mg/dl. The number of tracts required per patient were 2 tracts in 11, 3 tracts in 68, 4 tracts in 39, and 5 tracts in 3, giving a total of 397 tracts in 121 renal units, over a total of 140 procedures (including second-look procedures in 19 renal units). The points of entry of these tracts were 121 upper calyx (30.4%), 178 middle calyx (44.8%), and 98 lower calyx (24.6%). All 121 units had one upper polar access tract of which 92 (76%) were supracostal. Complications were blood transfusion (n = 18), pseudoaneurysm (n = 2), fever (n = 22), septic shock (n = 1) and hydrothorax (n = 3). PCNL monotherapy achieved an 84% complete clearance rate that improved to 94% with SWL in 8 renal units with small residual fragments. Stone compositions were calcium oxalate (91%), uric acid (2%) and mixed (7%). CONCLUSION: Aggressive PCNL monotherapy using multiple tracts is safe and effective, and should be the first option for massive renal staghorn calculi.     

侧卧位B超引导经皮肾镜取石术治疗复杂性肾结石

目的 评价侧卧位B超引导下经皮肾镜取石术(PCNL)治疗复杂性肾结石的疗效及安全性. 方法 复杂性肾结石患者650例.男512例,女138例.平均年龄38(11～78)岁.结石位于左肾366例,右肾284例.单发121例,多发42例,部分鹿角形结石392例,全鹿角形结石95例.肾结石平均长径31(20～58)mm.均行侧卧位B超引导下PCNL治疗. 结果 650例手术顺利.B超引导下穿刺均成功,Ⅰ期微通道气压弹道碎石术493例,标准通道气压弹道和(或)超声联合碎石清石术157例.Ⅰ期结石取净563例(86.6 0%),Ⅱ期取净65例(10.0%),Ⅲ期取净6例,有残余结石者16例联合使用ESWL治疗.Ⅰ期PCNL平均手术时间72(35～145)min.未发生气胸、结肠损伤、肾盂穿孔、水中毒、肾周感染等合并症.平均住院时间18(9～32)d. 结论 侧卧位B超引导下PCNL治疗复杂性肾结石安全有效,患者耐受性好,便于麻醉管理,医护人员和患者避免x线辐射损伤,是一种值得推荐的微创治疗方法.     

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for complex pediatric renal calculus disease

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Pediatric renal calculus disease has been a management dilemma in view of the concern about the effects of the various treatment modalities on the growing kidney, the significant recurrence rate, and the long-term outcome. We report our experience with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) monotherapy in staghorn or complex pediatric renal calculi. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the case records of 116 patients younger than 15 years who underwent PCNL. The stones included 56 complex calculi. We defined complex calculi as either staghorn (complete or partial) or those with a large bulk and involving more than one calix, the upper ureter, or both. RESULTS: Complete clearance was achieved in 50 patients (89.8%). Of these, 22 (39%) required a single tract, while 34 (61%) required multiple tracts. With subsequent SWL, the clearance rate increased to 96%. The average hemoglobin drop was 1.9 g/dL. Assessing the factors affecting the hemoglobin drop, the number of tracts and the size of tracts were found to be significant (P<0.01). The average change in the serum creatinine concentration between the preoperative and postoperative measurements was +0.03 mg/dL and was not different in patients with a single tract and those with multiple tracts (+0.02 and +0.04 mg/dL, respectively; P=NS). Intravenous urography done in 36 renal units postoperatively revealed good function in all. A DMSA renal scan in six children showed no scar. CONCLUSIONS: Monotherapy with PCNL is safe and effective in the management of staghorn and complex renal calculi in single hospital stay. Ultrasound-guided peripheral caliceal puncture and limiting the tract dilatation to 22F are important factors in reducing the blood loss. Multiple tracts increase the hemoglobin drop but are not associated with an increased risk of complications (bleeding, postoperative infection, and prolonged urinary leak). Also, there is no deterioration in renal function after either single- or multiple-tract PCNL.     

Supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Effective approach to high-risk and morbidly obese patients

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: There are various concerns regarding percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in the prone position, especially in the morbidly obese and patients with compromised cardiopulmonary status and stature deformity. We present our experience with supine PCNL with special reference to its technique, indications, advantages, and disadvantages. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A series of 62 patients underwent PCNL in the supine position, 57 under general anesthesia and 5 with epidural anesthesia. Their average age was 48 +/- 14.16 years, and the average bulk of the stone was 316 +/- 275 mm2, with 11% of the patients having staghorn stones and 19 both renal and upperureteral stones. The average body mass index was 24.28 +/- 4.69, and 11% of the patients were morbidly obese. Nearly all patients (93%) had an anesthesia risk of ASA grade 3 or above. Two patients had hip ankylosis. All patients were placed in a modified dorsal lithotomy position with a 45 degrees tilt to the contralateral side. Under ultrasound guidance, the desired calix was punctured in or near the posterior axillary line. RESULTS: The average hemoglobin drop was 1.62 +/- 1.03 gm/dL, but only 3% of the patients required blood transfusion. None of the patients suffered visceral injury. Nearly all (95%) of the patients were rendered free of stones by the initial PCNL with or without ureteroscopy. CONCLUSION: Supine PCNL is an effective and safe procedure in high-risk and obese patients and allows simultaneous management of renal and ureteral stones.     

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the management of pediatric renal calculi

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSES: In the era of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL), there are still some patients who will require percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Our experience with this procedure is reviewed and discussed. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty five patients with a mean age of 7.9 years (10 months-14 years) underwent 67 PCNL procedures on 62 renal units between September 1997 and April 2001. Of the patients, 13 had previous open renal surgery, 4 had a solitary kidney, 4 were SWL failures, 2 had osteogenesis imperfecta, one had anuria secondary to bilateral calculi, 2 had poorly functioning kidneys, and 1 had cystinuria (complete staghorn calculus). One disabled patient with neurologic disorders who had multiple stones underwent PCNL in order to decrease the stone burden and to improve the kidney function. Operations were performed under the guidance of monoplane fluoroscopy. Pneumatic or ultrasonic lithotripsy and forceps extraction were used with a rigid nephroscope or ureteroscope (as an alternative instrument in small-caliber tracts). RESULTS: Excluding the patient with neurologic disorders, 53 of the renal units (86.9%) were stone free at the time of discharge, and the success rate was 96.7%, with six patients having insignificant residual fragments after the procedure. In one patient, open surgery was required, and the other patient was sent for SWL treatment. There was no contiguous organ injury, but in 16 procedures (23.9%), intraoperative hemorrhage was seen, and blood transfusions were required. CONCLUSION: Pediatric urolithiasis is usually a result of metabolic abnormalities and urinary tract infection, and there is always a risk of recurrence that may necessitate multiple additional intervention. Therefore, PCNL must be considered in selected cases by urologists who are experienced in adult percutaneous procedures.     

Success in treating renal calculi with single-access, single-event percutaneous nephrolithotomy: is a routine "second look" necessary?

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an effective procedure for the treatment of large renal calculi. An important consideration for patients undergoing PCNL is the management of any residual stone burden, which may include "second-look" nephroscopy. The utility of this practice is unproven, and we present our data on a series of patients in which second-look procedures were not performed. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 43 consecutive patients undergoing a total of 45 procedures by a single surgeon at a tertiary-care center. Patients were considered stone free if no calculi were evident by either plain film or noncontrast CT scan. Statistical analysis was used to look for correlations between radiographic stone clearance and various patient and stone characteristics. Results: Of these procedures, 15% had immediate postoperative evidence of residual fragments. At a mean follow-up of 8 months, 32.5% had residual or recurrent stone. There were statistically significant correlations between both patient age and stone size and the risk of recurrent or residual stone. CONCLUSIONS: In our study, PCNL was effective for the single-stage treatment of large renal calculi. Aggressive stone clearance obviated the need for routine second-look nephroscopy. Factors leading to an increased risk of residual or recurrent calculi included the presence of a staghorn calculus and younger patient age. The excellent stone-free rates achieved suggest that routine second-look nephroscopy may not be necessary for the majority of patients undergoing PCNL.     

Endourologic management of pediatric urolithiasis: proposed clinical guidelines

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Pediatric urolithiasis can be managed with various endourologic techniques, which are challenging and demanding. With the availability of advanced minimally invasive techniques, one has to select the appropriate modality. We analyzed the results of various techniques selected prospectively on the basis of our guidelines for the management of pediatric urolithiasis. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We analyzed the results of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), ureteroscopy (URS), and extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) in 45 children treated at our institute between January 2004 and May 2005. There were 35 boys and 10 girls ranging from 12 months to 17 years age (median age 8.2 +/- 5.72 years), with 25 children (55.6%) under the age of 8 years. Stone-free rate, complications, and hospital stay were assessed. RESULTS: Extracorporeal lithotripsy was performed in 13 children (15 renal units) with average stone surface area of 50.8 +/- 35.8 mm(2). The stone-free rate was 92.3%. The total number of shocks per treatment ranged from 450 to 1400 (mean 856.3 +/- 189.6). A total of 25 PCNLs were done. Stone extraction was completed in a single stage in 20 units (80%), whereas 5 units (20%) required a second stage. Stone-free status was achieved in 23 renal units (95.8%). In the URS group, 9 procedures were planned in 8 children, and rigid ureteroscopy was successful in 6 (66.7%). CONCLUSIONS: With the availability of various alternative approaches, proper treatment planning and judicious use of minimally invasive techniques can cure most patients. On the basis of our experience and results, we recommend an algorithm for the management of pediatric stone disease.     

Paediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy: setting new frontiers

OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety and outcome of paediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for atypical cases and compare the results with 'standard' unilateral paediatric PCNL. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed children who had had a PCNL between December 1997 and December 2004. Patients were grouped as follows: group 1, aged >5-16 years with normal anatomy and normal renal function undergoing unilateral PCNL or staged bilateral PCNL; group 2, < or = 5 years with normal anatomy and renal function undergoing unilateral PCNL; group 3, undergoing bilateral simultaneous PCNL; group 4, impaired renal function in addition to renal stone disease; group 5, renal anatomical abnormality with calculi in the same kidney. Demographics, stone profile, procedure and outcome indicators were analysed for each group. RESULTS: In all, 188 consecutive PCNLs in 169 children were included (mean age 3.3-10.3 years, mean stone burden 19.1-33.3 mm in the five groups). The mean duration of PCNL was 69-115 min. Stone clearance was satisfactory with single tract access in 90-100% of patients. Transient postoperative fever was the commonest complication (12.5-51%) followed by hyponatraemia and hypokalaemia. Blood transfusion was required in 0-7.7%. The mean stone clearance rates were 47-90% in the five groups; additional extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy increased the cumulative clearance rates to 90-100%. CONCLUSION: PCNL is safe for treating renal stones, with excellent results and minimal complications. Comparable results are achieved in the very young child, children with anatomically abnormal kidneys, children with impaired renal function and children with bilateral renal stones undergoing simultaneous bilateral PCNL. Hence none of these factors should be considered as relative contraindications.     

Prospective evaluation of safety and efficacy of the supracostal approach for percutaneous nephrolithotomy

OBJECTIVE: To prospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of the supracostal approach for percu-taneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), as it is usually avoided because of concerns about potential chest complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between August 1998 and August 2001, 465 patients underwent PCNL. Supracostal access was obtained in 62 patients (63 renal units), comprising 13% of the procedures. The indications for a supracostal approach were staghorn, upper ureteric, superior calyceal stones and high-lying kidneys. The data were analysed for stone clearance, need for additional punctures and the complications associated with supracostal puncture. RESULTS: The supracostal was the only access in 63% of the PCNL procedures. Additional punctures were required mainly for staghorn stones (15 of 23). Overall, 90% of the patients were rendered stone-free or had clinically insignificant residuals with PCNL alone. In patients with staghorn stones, they were completely cleared in 84% of renal units. Significant chest complications developed in three (5%) patients, which required insertion of a chest tube. One (2%) patient developed haemothorax secondary to injury of the intercostal artery. All the patients recovered uneventfully. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that supracostal access provides high clearance rates with acceptable complications; it should not be avoided for fear of chest complications. A chest X-ray after surgery should be routine, to detect any complication.     

Pediatric urolithiasis: 15 years of local experience with minimally invasive endourological management of pediatric calculi

PURPOSE: We sought to identify whether changes in technology and local practice have improved outcomes in the minimally invasive management of pediatric stone disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed retrospectively case notes and imaging from 1988 to 2003, noting treatment modality, stone-free rates, ancillary therapy and complications. RESULTS: A total of 122 children (140 renal units) with a mean age of 7.7 years underwent 209 extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) sessions. Stone size ranged from 6 to 110 mm. Stone-free rates were 84% for cases involving stones smaller than 20 mm, and 54% for those involving stones 20 mm or greater. For complex calculi 40% of patients were stone-free and 45% required ancillary procedures, with an overall complication rate of 26%. A total of 37 children (43 renal units) with a mean age of 6.4 years underwent 46 percutaneous nephrolithotomies (PCNLs). Stone size ranged from 8 to 155 mm. The overall stone-free rate was 79%. Of these patients 34% required ancillary procedures, with a major complication rate of 6%. A total of 35 children (35 renal units) with a mean age of 5.9 years underwent 53 ureteroscopies. Holmium laser was the most effective treatment modality in this group, with a 100% stone-free rate and no complications. CONCLUSIONS: For most renal stones smaller than 20 mm SWL was the most effective primary treatment modality. There was no statistical difference between the 2 lithotriptors for stone-free or ancillary procedure rate. The stone-free rate was dependent on stone size rather than type of lithotriptor. For renal stones 20 mm or greater and staghorn calculi we switched from SWL to PCNL as primary treatment, as stone-free rates were higher and the ancillary procedure and re-treatment rates were lower with PCNL. Electrohydraulic lithotripsy and pulse dye laser were initially used to treat ureteral stones. However, with the introduction of holmium laser technology we achieved higher stone-free rates and lower complication rates. Holmium laser lithotripsy is now used as a primary treatment modality for ureteral stones.     

Fibrin sealant enables tubeless percutaneous stone surgery

Purpose:

Fibrin sealant has been demonstrated to be safe and effective as a hemostatic agent and urinary tract sealant. We assessed the ability of fibrin sealant to facilitate tubeless management after uncomplicated percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

Materials and Methods:

Eight consecutive patients underwent single access tubeless PCNL for renal calculi in a total of 9 renal units in a 2-month period. An additional patient with distal ureteral obstruction underwent antegrade ureteroscopy for an 8 × 8 mm distal ureteral stone. Average patient age was 47 years and mean stone size was 3.37 cm² (range 0.64 to 9.90). Following complete stone clearance a Double-J (Medical Engineering Corp., New York, New York) ureteral stent was placed antegrade and 2 cc HEMASEEL APR (Haemacure Corp., Sarasota, Florida) fibrin sealant was injected under nephroscopic or fluoroscopic visualization into the parenchymal defect just within the renal capsule. Preoperative and postoperative hematocrit (HCT) was determined. Computerized tomography was performed on postoperative day 1 or 2 to evaluate retained stone fragments, perinephric fluid and urinary extravasation.

Results:

In the 10 renal units treated via this tubeless technique no intraoperative or postoperative complications were noted. Average hospital stay was 1.1 days. All patients were discharged home on postoperative day 1 except 1 undergoing asynchronous bilateral PCNL on consecutive days. The mean intraoperative change in HCT was 2.8%. There was no significant change in HCT on postoperative day 1. No patient required transfusion. Seven renal units and 1 ureteral unit had no residual stone fragments for a complete stone-free rate of 80%. No gross leakage was observed on dressings and postoperative computerized tomography failed to demonstrate urinary extravasation.

Conclusions:

Tubeless PCNL using fibrin sealant at the renal parenchymal defect appears to be safe and feasible. Further experience is necessary to determine the role of fibrin sealant in percutaneous renal surgery.     

超声引导经皮肾镜碎石术治疗孤立肾肾结石36例

目的探讨超声引导下行经皮肾镜碎石术（PCNL）治疗孤立肾肾结石的疗效,总结治疗经验。方法2003年1月～2007年12月,在超声引导下行PCNL治疗孤立肾肾结石共36例,患者年龄19～71岁,其中11例术前肌酐升高。对结石大小、手术并发症、结石清除率、手术时间及术后血肌酐水平进行分析。结果36例患者中,1例术中出血超过400mL,3例术后出现短暂性高热。平均住院时间（5．8±2．1）d。其中27例Ⅰ期取石成功,Ⅰ期结石清除率75％;9例行Ⅱ期取石或体外冲击波碎石。出院后3个月复查结石均无残留。11例肌酐升高的患者中有8例术后肌酐降至正常。结论PCNL是治疗孤立。肾肾结石的安全有效方法,对于移植肾肾结石同样适用,同时PCNL具有创伤小、易恢复等优点。     

Bilateral single-session percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a feasible and safe treatment

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The treatment of bilateral urinary calculus disease is often staged, irrespective of the modality of the treatment. Bilateral simultaneous percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is still considered by many to be adventurous and risky. We carried out this prospective study of bilateral PCNL under a single anesthesia to study the feasibility, success rate, and complications if any. PATIENTS AND METHOD: From September 1996 to May 1999, 25 consecutive medically fit patients with bilateral renal calculi needing PCNL were subjected to bilateral PCNL under a single anesthesia. RESULTS: The PCNL could be accomplished bilaterally in 24 patients (96%). In one patient, the second-side PCNL was abandoned because of excessive bleeding on the first side. A total of 58 tracts and 27 sessions were required for complete treatment of the 48 renal units in the 24 successfully treated patients. The average operating time required for the procedure was 122 minutes. Nineteen patients were rendered stone free in one session, and two more patients were made stone free in a second session. Four renal units in three patients with residual calculi were cleared with double-J stenting and SWL. CONCLUSION: Bilateral PCNL in a single session is feasible and safe and can be carried out without increased morbidity. We advocate that an endourologist be prepared for bilateral PCNL in the patients in whom it is indicated. The opposite-side PCNL can be done if the first-side treatment is accomplished smoothly and in a reasonable time.     

输尿管软镜钬激光碎石术治疗PCNL术后残石的临床观察

目的：总结输尿管软镜结合钬激光碎石术治疗PCNL术后残石的疗效,探讨肾脏残石的处理技巧。方法：对38例PCNL术后部分结石残留患者先取截石位,逆行输尿管软镜钬激光碎石术,并使用网篮将碎石取至肾盂;再转俯卧位,二期行PCNI。从原通道中清理肾内碎石屑。结果：38例患者碎石顺利,平均结石清除率达82％,手术时长45～65min。平均52min。术后6例患者出现发热,无患者需输血及其他严重并发症。术后1个月拔除内支架。2周后复查KUB,结石清除率达8,9．1%。结论：输尿管软镜钬激光碎石是处理肾脏残石的有效手段,即便硬镜难以观察到的肾脏残石“盲区”,也可从原造瘘管处理,同时避免了多通道、多期取石带来的风险,是处理残石的一种安全方法。